Illuminated, wireless keyboard?

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I've recently discovered the joys of gaming on my plasma, lying in the dark on my bed. I've invested in a sturdy mouse mat and wireless mouse but the problem is that my Logitech diNovo keyboard is very hard to see in the dark plus the connection cuts out regularly even though it's only a metre away from the tower. I might try to return it but in the mean time I would like a decent illuminated wireless keyboard. It doesn't have to be a gaming keyboard so any suggestions? Budget is anywhere south of £60.
 
So I've found out that...

You can get a backlit + wireless keyboard (logitech k800)

Or a wireless + mechanical (Xarmor U9W)

Or backlit + mechanical

Qpad-MK80, Xarmor U9BL/BL-s, Mionix Z60, Black Widow Ultimate...

But you can't get all the requested features in one board.

I've decided that I want an illuminated, mechanical keyboard but I want a Cherry MX Brown switch but I'm struggling to find a retailer that will deliver to the UK. The Qpad MK-80 looks the biz but is the clicky blue switch. I thought I'd found my star with the XArmor U9BL-S but they won't deliver to the UK. The Deck Legend would suffice but it's extremely steep postage from the US with probable tax on top. The Razor Black Widow is expensive and blue switched so if I'm going to spend £100 plus I'd rather have a black or brown switched model.

So if anyone has any ideas where I can get one from in the UK or EU I'd be grateful.
 
I'd love to have a hands on with the different types but I haven't got that opportunity unfortunately. I'm just trying to weigh up the various options really and it seems that unless I am willing to pay a fortune getting one imported then my choices are limited to blue switches. I'd opt for the Qpad but I might just wait for a bit.

Oh, if anyone in the UK is interested, Highflow.nl have the Deck keyboards but they're about 250 Euros.
 
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